Nicolas Salgado
Hollister,CA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Gilroy Unified School District
Gilroy, CA
08.2017 - Current
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Offered counseling to students and parents to increase personal growth, self-understanding and behavioral management.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Defined and communicated rules and enforced through approved disciplinary methods.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
- Facilitated student operation of augmented communication devices.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Delivered tutoring sessions to help students grasp complex concepts in one-on-one settings.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
Forklift Operator
Costco
Gilroy, CA
06.2014 - 05.2017
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Followed safe practices to mix and apply chemicals.
- Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA05-2017
Associate of Arts - Education
Gavilan Coillege
Gilroy, CA06-2014
High School Diploma -
Anzar High School
San Juan Bautista, CA06-2012
Skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Excellent classroom management
- Job readiness training
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Motivating students
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Small group instruction
- Skills development
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Augmentative communication
- MS office proficient
- Behavior intervention plans
- Learning style assessment
Affiliations
- Coached baseball for teens and adults with varying disabilities from 2014-2024.
- Pitched overhand, underhand, and/or basebal tee to the players.
- Showed players how to stretch, hold a bat, field, catch, and throw a ball.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Gilroy Unified School District
08.2017 - Current
Forklift Operator
Costco
06.2014 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - Special Education
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Monterey Bay
Associate of Arts - Education
Gavilan Coillege
High School Diploma -
Anzar High School
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